Kumano Shrine, Manyo Park
Kumano Shrine enshrines a god of hot water, and hot water runs down the purification trough. There are 'Yukake-matsuri' on the fourth Saturday of May, and regularly held festival takes place at the same weekends. At the Manyo Park located at the center of spa town, there are so many Manyo plants (plants cited in the Manyoshu). There are also Manyo-tei modelled after ancient architecture of Manyo era, a monument engraved with a waka which is the only waka about hot water, and a monument of Doppo Kunikida, whose novels are focused on Yugawara.
Essential Information
| Hours |
9am–10pm
In order to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), various facilities may change their operating days or hours.
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| Suggested duration |
30m |
| Closed | Every second Monday of the month and New Year’s Holiday |
| Costs |
Fees depend on locations |
| Access | JR Yugawara Station |
